Barry O'Leary

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UK to tighten family member rules for asylum cases Yvette Cooper will outline her plans when MPs return to Parliament after the summer break.

But making family reunion harder may force more family members to make dangerous crossings.
Another example of the continuing failure to engage with why people attempt to make these awful journeys.

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I am feeling very old today because I too remember when we had adjudicators.

Now,we need more information. Where are you? Do EU aviation regulations apply? You're probably best off asking Steve Peers.

British man says he fears for family trapped in Iran by Home Office appeal US bombing increases fears for man’s parents and sister, who won tribunal ruling that they had right to live in UK

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It was called General Secretary when it was my job but it is a great job despite the Chief Executive title (& you could try to negotiate it back). It doesn't get any easier, but that is what makes it so worthwhile.

Millions have now taken action to access their eVisa Published statistics show millions have accessed their eVisa, as an extension to the period expired immigration documents can be used for travel is confirmed.

BRP 'grace period ' extended until 1 June.
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WEB 3072 ILPA Conference on Current Issues in Immigration and Family Law - ILPA We invite you to attend ILPA’s Conference on Current Issues in Immigration & Family Law, hosted as a hybrid event. An all-day conference bringing together experts from the worlds of […]

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This will be an excellent event; bringing together a brilliant set of speakers (see link) to hold a day long conversation on the most important issues in the overlap between family law and immigration law. Aimed at practitioners, academics, policy makers etc. Book it!

I'm becoming impatient

Statement of Changes to Immigration Rules published today. Colombia back on the visa national list. That didn't last long! They only became non visa nationals two years ago.

Great to see three Villa players in action. UTV.

Welcome @sonial77.bsky.social

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Our next webinar is confirmed! Barry O'Leary is joining us to discuss exceptional circumstances in Appendix FM applications.

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How to avoid the minimum income requirement for partners under Appendix FM - Free Movement "This is a very dark day for many families who will be unable to meet the ... new income requirement" commented Sonia on the day the Home Secretary announced that the minimum income requirement for pa...

The minimum income requirement for partner applications will increase in spring this year. In this article, Barry O'Leary summarises the different ways the requirement can be avoided:

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